Yes, I normally stay away from political debates but I just need to get my thoughts out. And since this is my blog, I can do that! ;-)
When Palin was first announced I was happy with McCain's choice. Not overly enthused because I am not sure how I feel about her being president IF something happened to McCain. Maybe I am too much of a molly-homemaker but I am not sure that I want a woman ruling the country. I am not saying I wouldn't vote for a woman but I am not sure how I feel about it. Another thing that concerns me is her lack of experience. But look at Obama. I feel he lacks experience also. That said, I do like Palin's stance on many issues; pro-life, against same sex marriage, she believes that abstinence is the only sex education.
BUT now that this recent "concern" has surfaced I do began to wonder. I am not judging. Things happen. I come from teenage parents. Being the parent of a teenager I know that you cannot control your children's every move. You must release them to the world (YIKES! SCARY!) and let them make their own decisions while praying fervently that they heeded some of your teachings. My thoughts turn more to Palin being a mother. Her daughter is going to go through a very emotional time, and it will be all in the public eye. How horrible to already be faced with such a grown up problem but now for it to be all over the news? Yes, there are consequences to our actions but our media is relentless. They will rake her over the coals. Her every move as a mom and new wife will be watched. Every mistake she makes will be documented and splashed across the tabloids. Which is basically what is happening to Palin now. Palin has a child with down's syndrome. I would think that takes a bit of extra attention and care as a parent. I think any parent with a child with down's syndrome would tell you that. She has three other children. From what I have heard, her husband does help with the kids but SHE is the mom. She was created to take care of her family. Yes, her husband can do many things but he cannot be a mom.
Call me a sexist but that's ok. I love the idea of the 50's housewife mom. I do believe that the Lord calls certain women to be in the work force. He has called them to make a difference in the world. But if He has called you to be a mom, that is the greatest calling of all.
Let the "raking over the coals" began! ;-)
3 comments:
I'd like to comment but I'm not about to slam you. :) I don't really agree with the thinking that because someone put a post/comment means we get to bash them because of their opinion. I hope people will respect you enough to not do that.
I have a couple of thoughts about your post. The first one being about abstinence. I think it's the best plan by far but we live in a world that is broken and it's just not a reality. For those that possibly have no choice in the matter we can't just blindly say "no sex for you" and think that we've done a good service. I think we've got to have a plan to help those that are doing it and aren't going to stop. People that don't share our morals shouldn't be expected to do so.
There is something to be said about lack of experience. Perhaps they have fresh eyes and can see things that those experienced people can't see or maybe there is more compassion. It could be a good thing, or, it could not. :)
I have weird feelings about a woman presidency too but I think it stems more from fear of the unknown verses anything else. We've never had a woman president. It doesn't make sense to us but I take the stance that if she (or any woman) is a believer than we(as Christians)have got to trust that she (women in general) is making the right decision to be in the place where she is. I have a hard time with this because some Christian women feel the only place for a woman is at home with her kids (I choose that for my life and think it's a great model) but we can't expect that that is what every woman should be doing. And I'm not a feminist for saying this in case anyone was wondering. :)
Our society isn't as black and white as people make it out to be. I'm not intending to put these things on you it's just some thoughts that came up when reading your blog. I hope you don't take offense to them.
Hey Stephanie! I take no offense whatsoever to what you wrote. You did not slam me and were so respectful. We all have different views and that is what makes the world go round!
I do agree with what you wrote about a women president. It is unknown and that is maybe why I have hesitate to say I am ok with it. But then I also do not agree with a woman being a minister. (and one of my mom's best friends from years ago is a pastor. I love her to pieces so it's not a slam. It's an opinion!)I love the idea that women stay home with their children. And I mean that in many different ways. You can work and be at home with your children. I have friends who do that. And I do not mean your physical home. I feel that as long as your child knows that they are more important than your job, then that's what matters.
Both of you - thanks for sharing your views! It is definitely good reading and gives you something to think about!
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